Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Bronze

Tudor Black Bay · Ref. M79012M-0001

About This Watch

The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Bronze combines the perfectly proportioned 39mm BB58 case with a bronze alloy that develops a living patina unique to each owner's wearing habits and environment. Tudor uses a proprietary aluminum bronze alloy that is hypoallergenic and produces a warm, golden patina rather than the verdigris green associated with copper-heavy bronze alloys. The chocolate brown dial and matching brown fabric strap create a warm, earthy palette that becomes richer as the bronze case ages. This is a watch that tells time but also tells the story of its owner — scratches, oxidation patterns, and color shifts become a personal record of adventures lived on the wrist. The MT5400 manufacture caliber inside is the same robust, COSC-certified movement found across the BB58 range, providing 70 hours of power reserve and excellent accuracy. The sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance ensure that this remains a fully functional dive watch despite its more adventurous material choice. Bronze dive watches have become increasingly popular, but the BB58 Bronze stands out thanks to its slimmer profile and more refined proportions compared to the larger bronze divers on the market. Each watch leaves the factory in a consistent golden tone, and the patina journey begins the moment it meets its owner's skin. No two examples will ever look the same.

Specifications

Movement

Movement TypeAutomatic
CaliberMT5400
Power Reserve70 hours
Frequency28,800 vph
Jewels26

Case

Case Diameter39.0mm
Case Thickness11.9mm
Case MaterialBronze
CrystalSapphire
BezelUnidirectional rotating, anodized aluminum insert
Dial ColorBrown
Lug Width20mm
Lug-to-Lug47.8mm

Features

Water Resistance200m / 656ft
Bracelet/StrapBrown fabric strap with bronze buckle
ClaspPin buckle
Weight120g
Complications
None

Pricing

Retail (MSRP)
$3,825
Market Price
$3,600